Metropolitan Transport Corporation vs . V . Venkatesan ( 07 . 08 . 2009 - SCI ) Labour and Industrial - Removal from Service - Reinstatement and full back wages sought as claim - Respondent removed from Service on the ground of misconduct and reinstated later - Respondent was enrolled as Advocate during the period of removal - Whether one can claim for full back wages for the period between removal and reinstatement if he was gainfully employed - Misconception that when reinstatement directed continuity of service and consequential benefits should follow - Courts should apply judicial mind as to whether continuity of service and/or consequential benefits should also be directed Alternative employment or business is a relevant factor to be taken note of while awarding back wages - Income received by the Respondent while pursuing legal profession is income from gainful employment Reasonable deductions need to be made - Appeal partly Allowed
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:29:22 +0000
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